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Dr.Anjali Viswanath Dr Anjali Viswanath
MBBS,MD(PSY),DNB(PSY)
Psychiatrist

02/10/2026

Difficult Behaviour ≠ Narcissism

We live in a time where the word “narcissist” is used very easily.

Someone who is self-centred, insensitive, controlling, defensive, attention-seeking, emotionally unavailable, or difficult to deal with may be frustrating to be around but these behaviours, by themselves, do not mean that the person has Narcissistic Personality Disorder.

Personality disorders are not diagnosed based on one behaviour, one argument, or one difficult relationship. They involve enduring patterns of thoughts, emotions and behaviours that are persistent, inflexible, occur across different situations, and cause significant problems in functioning or relationships.

People can behave badly for many different reasons stress, insecurity, poor emotional regulation, learned relationship patterns, communication difficulties, other mental health conditions, or simply because they are making unhealthy choices.
Understanding this distinction matters.
Not every person who hurts you is a narcissist.
Not every toxic relationship involves narcissism.
And you don’t need a psychiatric label to recognise that someone’s behaviour is unhealthy for you.
Call the behaviour what it is before you diagnose the person. (Narcissism,personality disorder, narcistic personality disorder, mental health awareness, treat mental health issues)

27/09/2026

Music, movement and social connection can have meaningful effects on our brain and emotional wellbeing. Music engages brain networks involved in reward, emotion, memory and attention, while physical activity influences neurotransmitter and neurochemical systems involved in mood and stress regulation. Dancing with others adds social interaction and synchronised movement, which can strengthen feelings of connection and belonging. Together, music, movement and connection create a simple but powerful combination that can positively influence mood and help regulate stress a reminder that mental wellbeing can also be found in the things that bring us joy. health

Celebrating the launch of NMC Medical Centre, Yas Mall. 🤍
22/09/2026

Celebrating the launch of NMC Medical Centre, Yas Mall. 🤍

Overthinking is not simply “thinking too much.” It is often a pattern of repetitive thinking where the brain keeps analy...
15/09/2026

Overthinking is not simply “thinking too much.” It is often a pattern of repetitive thinking where the brain keeps analysing the same situation without reaching a useful conclusion. When we perceive uncertainty, threat or emotional importance, brain systems involved in attention, threat detection and self-referential thinking can become increasingly engaged. The brain keeps asking, “What if?”, “Why did this happen?”, “What could go wrong?” or “What should I have done differently?” This can create a temporary sense of control, even when no new solution is actually being produced. Thinking then becomes a loop rather than problem solving. When this happens repeatedly, it can increase emotional distress, interfere with sleep and make it harder to shift attention away from the concern. Overthinking can take the form of rumination, where we repeatedly revisit the past, or worry, where we repeatedly anticipate possible problems in the future. Importantly, overthinking itself is not a diagnosis. Persistent rumination or worry can occur with anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma-related conditions, prolonged stress and several other conditions. So the goal is not to “stop thinking” but to recognise when thinking has stopped helping and has become a repetitive loop. If it is persistent, difficult to control or affecting your sleep and daily functioning, it may be worth talking to a doctor, because sometimes excessive overthinking is a symptom rather than the actual problem.

08/09/2026

The term “happy pill” is misleading.
Antidepressants are not designed to produce artificial happiness or euphoria. Their therapeutic role is to reduce pathological symptoms such as persistent low mood, anhedonia, excessive guilt, hopelessness, anxiety, sleep disturbance and impaired functioning.
Importantly, antidepressant treatment is not an immediate process.Most antidepressants require several weeks to produce their full therapeutic effect, although some symptoms may improve earlier.

Why does it take time?

Depression involves complex changes in neural circuits, neurotransmission, stress-response systems and neuroplasticity. Simply increasing the availability of a neurotransmitter does not immediately translate into recovery. The clinical effect involves downstream adaptations within neural networks.

Onam 💜 ❤️
26/08/2026

Onam 💜 ❤️

Onam 🌼🌼Dressed in tradition, choosing a little more peace, joy & kindness for the mind. 🌼✨ ❤️
24/08/2026

Onam 🌼🌼
Dressed in tradition, choosing a little more peace, joy & kindness for the mind. 🌼✨ ❤️

16/08/2026

🧠 Cognitive Dissonance

Cognitive dissonance is the mental discomfort we experience when our beliefs, thoughts, or values conflict with our actions.

For example, you may know that something isn’t good for you, yet continue doing it. Instead of changing the behaviour, the mind may create explanations to make the contradiction feel more comfortable.

Recognising this conflict is the first step. Awareness gives us the opportunity to pause, question our choices, and make decisions that are more aligned with what we truly believe.

04/08/2026

What does recovery from depression actually look like?

Recovery is rarely a sudden moment where everything becomes “normal” again. Depression usually doesn’t disappear overnight after one realization, one conversation, or one good day.
From a scientific perspective, recovery is often a gradual process of the brain, body, and behaviour returning to balance. It may look like:

• Getting out of bed becomes slightly easier
• Sleep and appetite slowly improve
• You start enjoying small things again
• Negative thoughts become less intense and less frequent
• You begin reconnecting with people
• You start taking care of yourself again
• Bad days still happen, but they don’t feel like they will last forever
Healing is not a straight line. There can be setbacks, fluctuations, and difficult days. A difficult day does not mean you are back at the beginning.
Recovery is not about becoming a completely different person it is about gradually regaining your ability to feel, function, connect, and find meaning again.

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